Vettel races to win at Spanish GP

May 22, 2011 21:35

Red Bull's German driver Sebastian Vettel raced to a victory at the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo on the outskirts of Barcelona.

Defending World Champion Sebastian Vettel kept up his form, racing to a victory at the Spanish Grand Prix despite not getting the pole position at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo on the outskirts of Barcelona. (AFP Photo)

Vettel celebrated with his huge Red Bull team straight after the win at the Spanish Grand Prix despite not getting the pole position at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo on the outskirts of Barcelona. (AP Photo)

This is Vettel's 4th victory in 5 races this season and nothing seems to be stopping the German. (AFP Photo)

Vettel was followed by the McLaren duo of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button with Hamilton once again outpacing his team-mate. (AFP Photo)

McLaren's Hamilton continues to be the closest championship contender to Vettel as he again tried hard to outpace the German but could only finish 2nd at the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo on the outskirts of Barcelona. (AFP Photo)

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso made a fantastic start to the race by claiming the lead but could not hold on and finished 5th behind Red Bull's Mark Webber, who would be disappointed with the 4th place after clinching the pole for the Spanish Grand Prix. (AFP Photo)

Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher finished 6th, climbing four places from his qualifying position, and outpacing his younger team-mate Nico Rosberg after a long time. Rosberg came in 7th. (AFP Photo)

The Spanish Grand Prix got off to an exciting start after Ferrari's Alonso who had qualified 4th took the lead ahead of Webber, Vettel and Hamilton at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo on the outskirts of Barcelona. (AP Photo)